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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.90, 1,078.38 and 353.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.90, 1,078.38 and 353.59 is: 530.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.90 : 1,078.38 = 353.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.90/1,078.38 = 353.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.90x = 1,078.38 × 353.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.90x = 381,304.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,304.38/718.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.40

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